Eric Young is donating his IMPACT Slammiversary 2023 gear, with the proceeds going to his Violent by Design stablemate.
On August 30, 2022, it was announced Joe Doering would be stepping away from wrestling as his brain cancer had returned. When he left the company, Doering was a member of Violent by Design, along with Eric Young & Deaner.
Eric Young recently returned to IMPACT Wrestling at IMPACT Slammiversary, teaming with Scott D'Amore to defeat Deaner & Bully Ray. Young wore Team Canada gear during that event to show solidarity with his former Team Canada coach. Young has now said that wearing that particular gear was a one-time-only occurrence, and it will be auctioned off on IMPACT's official eBay, with the proceeds going to help Joe Doering and his family.
In an interview with Denise Salcedo, EY encourages gear collectors to purchase his gear when it's made available and donate to Joe.
“I know there are tons of guys out there that collect things and love memorabilia. That jacket is an original Steve & Barry's Team Canada jacket. The new gear will be [auctioned] off on IMPACT Wrestling's eBay [page],” said Young. “All the proceeds will go to Joe Doering and his family. He's got a long road ahead of him, and I know that there's a GoFundMe for him. So, if you can, donate, and if you're a collector and you want something, I'm never wearing it again,” Young said. “It's one-of-a-kind custom-made. If you're a collector, please buy it. Please donate to Joe. That's what we're doing with that stuff.”
If fans wish to donate directly to Joe Doering, they may do so at this link.
At this link, fans can read what Eric Young has to say about returning to IMPACT Wrestling.
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